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| | Features | Revolutionary patented diamond bead design provides hundreds of biting edges for multidirectional tractionEasy to install and remove. Sturdy rubber sling stays securely on footwear without the need for strapsSelf clearing traction beads won't clog with snow and iceNatural rubber sling remains flexible in subzero temperatures.SMALL: 5-6M, 5-7W; MEDIUM: 6.5-9M, 7.5-10W; LARGE: 9.5-12.5M, 10.5-UP W; X-LARGE: 13-up
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| | Description | Walk, work & play on snow and ice. ICEtrekkers Diamond Grips provide ggressive traction in all snow and ice conditions. Highly durable and comfortable for prolonged use. Fold easily to fit in a pocket or pouch when not in use. | |
| | Product Details | | Package Length: | 1.0 inches | | Package Width: | 1.0 inches | | Package Height: | 1.0 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 46 reviews |
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44 of 46 found the following review helpful:
 Great traction for recreation use, good durability Mar 15, 2010
By Chris Boulder
"Chris Boulder"
I hike in a group which uses microspikes, yaktrax, and screwshoes. I bought there ultra traction Diamond Grips last week ($36) and have used them on two three-hour hikes in Boulder. Right now the conditions are very mixed- Hard glare ice and crunchy ice in the morning, slush and fresh snow on the way down two hours later. On very hard clean ice I was slipping a bit when the angles were greater than 20º, but the slide was predictable and I could get a perfect grip by doing a bit of a toe kick to set the chains. There was no pack-up on ice and cold snow. Traction on deeper snow and slush was good.
With snow that is more wet mixed with debris there is some pack-up which can be kicked off. Traction on wet rocks is better than with shoes, though I try to step on dirt to reduce grinding. I'm using a Medium size on a low-profile 8.5 size men's boot, and the rubber mount kept the grips planted very well, didn't need any adjustment over the four mile hike. One review which was running-specific commented that the rubber strap which goes over the toe compressed the shoe uncomfortably onto the toes. I can see this with a mesh running shoe, but with a normal hiking shoe with firmer toe this would not be a problem.
Micro-spikes seem to have the most traction of these strap-on traction options, but they clink more, and the rubber mount is not as secure, which allows the toe chains to flip to the side sometimes. Overall they are a great option for very steep hiking on unpacked snow and hard ice. Retail is $60.
Yaktrax have good all-around performance, but their durability is the issue. The coils can roll on rocks too giving an uneasy feeling. They are good for running as they are light, but have the least grip on glare ice. The weak point with yaktrax which allows them to be lighter is the rubber keeper goes under the foot too, and becomes abraded by rocks and dirt. Microspikes and Diamond Ultragrip solve this by using metal for the underside structure.
Overall I am happy with my choice as they Diamond grips have a very stable attachment, with less traction than microspikes but for the lower profile and cost that is ok. Unless I re-post assume they have not broken.
19 of 19 found the following review helpful:
 Really Excellent Traction!!! (SEE UPDATE!) Dec 06, 2010
By Avid Camper
"WS"
Bought these mostly to wear while walking our big, quick-paced, powerful dog on the icy roads. They work really well! Our footing is sure and secure and we don't worry about slipping anymore! These are somewhat easy to put on; they do require a few firm tugs, but even with arthritis, we are able to manage this. (Eventually, we just used our old pair of boots for these and left them on. It was quicker and easier each day.) They are fairly comfortable to wear; you know they are on your shoes, but we can still walk comfortably and pretty quick-paced. They are lighter than most ice cleats are on your shoes. They stay securely on your feet while walking. As for sizing, the sizes stated fit most shoes and slimmer boots, but if you wear bulkier boots, such as Sorels or Kamiks (or are in the upper limit of the size range), you will need/be more comfortable in the next larger size. These seem very well-made; as for durability, we walk several miles per day and after about a week, we've noticed considerable wear on the diamond spikes, but, so far, they still work. We don't think they will last more than a winter, if that, but even so, we have bought another pair and can't imagine walking on the slippery snow and ice without them. Good product; best we have found/used so far. Would like to see more durable spikes, but will definitely buy again! UPDATE: Well, I have to lower my rating a bit, from 4 to 3 stars. Depending on road conditions, such as more or less bare spots versus ice/snow coverage, a pair of these lasted about 3-5 weeks, on average. We did not always wear them daily, especially later in the winter. One would break, then the other soon after. We were able to fix many of them to extend their usefulness by piecing the good parts together. It was always the wire holding the beads that broke, never the rubber strap. One other thing to note was that the rubber strap size would vary a bit from pair to pair, so when we bought a new pair, they did not always fit the same. This wasn't a big deal, but was mildly annoying, as it felt different, as though we had the "wrong" size. We went through 6 pair collectively and just made it through the winter. More expensive than we had planned, but better than getting hurt. Still a better product than anything else we've tried, but will keep looking for something cheaper/better!
14 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Works great on ice/sleet, but starting to rust Feb 24, 2010
By Roman
Got these in time for the big blizzards of 2010. Definitely helped while shoveling snow and on the ice after re-freeze. They seem to work better than yak-traks. The diamond chain design seems to have more grip than the coil designs. These seem to be more durable as well since the area that takes the most damage (bottom of shoe) is made of all metal. The only complaint about these is that they seem to be rusting. I thought these were made of a metal alloy that prevents rust, but obviously they're not. The rust doesn't seem to affect durability, but they do mess up your floors with rust stains. I have emailed the manufacturers, but they have yet to reply. Will add update if/when they do. Also a word of advice ... try to wear these only when there's snow/ice, otherwise the cement sidewalks seem to wear down the sharp edges of the chain.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 best pair for the money Nov 27, 2010
By R. Burke
I've owned yaktrax before and destroyed them in about 30 mins. These had a better construction with the rubber not touching the bottom sole of the shoe. You can't wear these out. Excellent grip!
10 of 12 found the following review helpful:
design fault Jan 20, 2011
By levi kelly
The one problem I have with Icetrekkers is with slick ice. Like most people I land on my foot heel first when I walk(when I used to jog I ran on my toes - I think these would be ideal for someone who made first contact with the ground on the sole of his foot). Comming down heel first on ice the first thing that comes into contact is the link of chain and not the gripping diamonds - coming over the edge of the heel is a metal link which is attached to a chain running through four round metal cylinders before the first two gripping diamonds touch down. On glare Ice when the heel first strikes ground in lands on the metal link and the foot slides forward rather than arcing down. I've caught my striking foot sliding out on four separate occasions when I've landed on bare ice. Fortunately the rear foot had good purchase because it had secure contact coming off of the forefoot. Still, there's an involuntary compensatory jerk while I try to keep my balance which usually results in a lower back sprain. However, I haven't fallen to the ground wearing the Icetrekkers.
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